RSD asks NET High to take on struggling, overage middle school students
The class could number about 16 students, those considered to be overage for their grade level.
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Reporting on education in New Orleans and across Louisiana. This category explores how policies, leadership, and community voices shape the experiences of students, teachers, and families—covering everything from classroom challenges to school reforms and success stories.
Six people recommended for new Lycée Français board
But because the state requires at least seven people, the committee is seeking more applications.
Orleans Parish School Board discusses micromanagement at Houston training
A piece of the advice: “You don't have to be friends. But what you have to do is respect each other."
Crescent City leaders pore over testing data to assess students’ strengths and needs
Schools use these interim tests to track student progress throughout the year and to inform teachers.
New Orleans College Prep seeks federal grant for after-school programs
The board approved a resolution to apply for a grant during a brief meeting.
Intercultural’s fire prevention notification system was disconnected, school officials say
Though an Intercultural official blamed Recovery School District for the glitch, RSD spokeswoman said it's been Intercultural's responsibility all year.
Live chat, noon Thursday: Does reality of school choice measure up to rhetoric?
Chat with the reporter and editor who worked on our story about the Recovery School District's compliance with No Child Left Behind.
‘Blackboard Wars’ still divides John Mac, but leaders say they’re focused on improvement
Future Is Now Schools founder Steve Barr says the board is working on things it can control – and that doesn’t include what happened in the editing room of the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Houston retreat billed as opportunity for Orleans Parish School Board to build relationships
A private group is picking up the $10,000 training tab; taxpayers are paying for travel and lodging.
Live blog: Orleans Parish School board retreat in Houston
Can't make the trip to Houston to observe the retreat? We're there.
